Tag: John Gormley
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Early season football fixtures released
What I believe to be the last club senior county football final of the season takes place on Sunday in Tipperary but, even before this calendar year’s business has been completed, thoughts have very much turned to the 2026 season. Panels have been drawn up – more of that anon – while, more significantly, the…
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The sunny side of the street?
A very long time ago, a well travelled Gael, who was, shall we say, a bit of a negative Norman, stated, in his own self promoting ‘learned’ way, “Townie teams are generally soft-centred, rugged country teams bowl them over and muscle them out”. Naturally, being a disciple of a ‘townie’ outfit myself, the retort was…
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Almost as you were for Meath
Meath have made only minimal alterations to their side ahead of this (Tuesday) evening’s Leinster U-20 FC semi final against Kildare at Donaghmore/Asbourne. The only ‘Change’ to the side which defeated Wexford a week ago sees Kilbride’s Finn White switch from centre back out to the left wing with Fiach Hartigan (Dunshauglin) going in the…
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O’Bric unveils troops to defend our crown
Meath U-20 football manager Cathal O’Bric and his fellow mentors have announced the panel with whom they will go into battle and attempt to hold onto the provincial title they annexed at Louth’s expense in Parnell Park almost a year ago. The Seamus Flood Cup holders will be able to call on six members of…